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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Saint-Victor-La-Rivière

Chaudefour Valley – Lac Chambon loop from Murol

Moderate

4.9

(9)

98

riders

Chaudefour Valley – Lac Chambon loop from Murol

01:25

20.1km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

7.51 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Rocher de l'Aigle

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Beautiful view on the valley from here

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2

8.25 km

Chaudefour Valley

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At the foot of the Puy de Sancy, at an altitude of 1886 meters and the highest point of the Massif Central, hides the most secret of the Auvergne valleys: …

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3

11.2 km

Voissières Waterfall

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The creek at the foot of the falls is a popular picnic spot. With bare feet you can cross the cold back to get to the waterfall.

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12.4 km

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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5

14.2 km

Church in Chambon sur Lac

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beautiful church in the village.

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6

16.5 km

Lac Chambon

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beautiful view of the lake and the mountains.

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7

16.9 km

Lac Chambon

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This lake is of volcanic origin and is located in the town of Chambon-sur-Lac. Two beaches have been developed for swimming and water sports.

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18.8 km

Murol

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Very friendly village with a few souvenir shops, mini-market, bakery, butcher, pharmacy… Nice market on Wednesday mornings.

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20.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

718 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

338 m

330 m

218 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

28°C

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